EventsUttarayan, the kite flying festival that is popular throughout the state, is celebrated here as well, in January. Navratri is celebrated with much fervour in the month of October.

Places of InterestAhmedabad, (70 km) away, is the nearest tourist destination to Bagodara. Bhadra Fort and Victoria Garden, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque and Hathee Singh Jain Temple are worth a visit. The Sanskar Kendra, Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial are all museums that are must-visit spots.

How to Get There

Air:The closest airport to Bagodara is the Ahmedabad airport, located 72 km away.

Rail:The nearest major railway station is Ahmedabad Junction Railway Station, 67 km away. There are daily trains from here to major cities all across the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chennai and Kolkata amongst others.

About Vasad

Vasad

Situated on the banks of the river Mahisagar, Vasad is a small village in Gujarat. It comes under the district of Anand. The Mahisagar is a holy river which is also the gateway to the Charotar. This town is a growing commercial hub, with many businesses thriving here. There are a number of industries here as well. Vasad has quite a number of tourist attractions as well.

LanguageThe official language of Vasad is Gujarati. The other languages spoken here are Hindi and English.

EventsThe important festivals of Vasad are the Ganesh Chaturthi (September), Navratri (October), and Diwali (November).

Places of InterestThere are several places of tourist attraction in Vasad. Some of the places include banks of the river, where people come to take the divine bath, Jalaram Mandir (91 km) and Swaminarayan Mandir (418 km).

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport to Vasad is the Gwalior Airport. It is located about 716 km away from the town.

Rail:The Vasad Junction Station is situated in Anand. Other than that the other major railway station is the Vadodara station.

Bus:There are daily bus services to Ankleshwar, Anand, Mumbai, Navsari, Vadodara, and Valsad. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include Mahasagar Travels, GSRTC Travels and Hari Hara Travels. Cheap bus tickets are available on several travel portals like Ticketgoose.com.